
In the wake of Elon Musk‘s political aspirations, traders who bet against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) are projected to earn approximately $1.4 billion due to a resultant drop in the company’s stock.
What Happened: Elon Musk's plan to launch a new U.S. political party has sparked doubts about his focus on Tesla's future. Coupled with his ongoing public clash with President Donald Trump over the tax-cut and spending bill, this led to nearly a 7% drop in Tesla's shares during early trading on Monday, according to a Reuters.